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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r and o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
brake warning light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
brake warning light on
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front too rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch sharp edge taped over (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front and rear No plates are two tone
Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Front and rear No plates are two tone
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Emissions not tested due to leak from exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases infront of rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing outer edges.
front and rear brake pads showing wear.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake pads showing wear.
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P288 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P288 FTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P288 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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